Oil Filter Adapter for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine
APPLICATION
Oil Filter Adapter for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine
CHALLENGE
- Combine as many of the existing iron and aluminum components (six total) as possible into a single piece aluminum casting.
- Provide maximum weight savings.
- Eliminate need for cores.
- Improve mechanical properties by eliminating leak points and mechanical joints. Prototype and test the design prior to production runs
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Review assembly of existing adapter to find parts that could be eliminated or combined
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Design part as full three-dimensional model to show concept and review in context of engine assembly.
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Using reviewed and approved model data develop a functioning prototype using fabricated foam pattern methods and cast in aluminum.
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Have end user field-test parts and modify design accordingly.
RESULTS
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Combined all six iron and aluminum parts into a single piece aluminum casting.
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An overall weight reduction of 48 pounds was achieved.
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No cores are required in the casting process.
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All production castings passed leak inspections during first casting run.
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By using fabricated foam prototypes, critical design elements were refined without any additional tooling cost and the part was field tested prior to production runs.
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